“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
On Friday, we formally announced that the BlogHers Act Canada issue is … the ENVIRONMENT. There were much applause and email flurries and great enthusiasm for our chosen direction. Our energy, creativity and collective voice are sure to make a significant difference in the 12 months ahead.
So where do we begin?
The most important thing now is focus. F-O-C-U-S. Without a clearly defined issue and set of objectives, we could run the risk of making loads of noise but not really seeing any concrete results from our efforts. Rock stars, celebrities and media are certainly talking a lot about green issues but we want to do more than talk. We want to affect change and take action.
We all need to hear your thoughts on what that actionable direction should be…
Is it getting Canada to commit to Kyoto?
Is it seeing legislation passed to eliminate plastic shopping bags?
Is it pesticides?
Is it educating children about living green?
Is it protecting our vast natural resources?
Is it pollution?
Is it packaging?
Is it over consumption?
Is it eating locally?
Is it green power?
Is it any one of the thousands of other possible areas that need our attention?
Over the next week and a half we are asking everyone to participate in choosing our direction. Which area do you feel we can make the biggest difference? Which area is the most pressing priority for Canada? Is there some poignant research you want to share or a non-profit you want to tell everyone about? Do you have any initial ideas on how we can rock this?
Please blog about your perspective (sending us the link). And discuss it here and at our Facebook group.
Then on August 10th, we’ll have another short survey to collect consensus on our direction.
With our focused agenda we’ll partner with NGOs across the country to gather their insight and work together for tangible change. We’ll also have a monthly calendar of actions for the next twelve months.
Right now it is about brainstorming and refining and harnessing all the passion for this rally cry.
Green is where it’s at people. Let’s make sure Canada leads the way.